Clinical trials: Work-related Illness
Inflammation, Work Related Illnesses
Airway Inflammatory Profile Among Cleaning Workers From Different Workplaces
There are consistent evidences through epidemiologic studies in different places, reinforced by occupational asthma records studies, that cleaning workers have a high risk in developing asthma.
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Work Related Illnesses, Symptoms and Signs, Asthma, Occupational
- Trial name
- NCT03311048
- Testing
- Nasal swab, Questionnaires
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Bipolar Disorder, Schizo Affective Disorder
Brain Stimulation and Cognitive Training
People with serious mental illness often report difficulties with thinking skills like memory. These difficulties can make it harder to perform day-to-day activities.
- Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder, Schizo Affective Disorder, Schizophrenia
- Trial name
- NCT03338673
- Testing
- tDCS, BrainHQ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Traumatic Vertebral Fractures, Compression Fractures of the Spine
Comparison of Three Treatment Strategies for Traumatic AO Type A1 Vertebral Fractures
This retrospective study evaluates three different treatment approaches used for traumatic AO Spine Type A1 (A1) vertebral fractures: orthopedic bracing, percutaneous vertebroplasty, and spinal arthrodesis.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Vertebral Fractures, Compression Fractures of the Spine, AO Type A1 Vertebral Fracture, Spinal Trauma
- Trial name
- TRAUMA-A1 (NCT07471568)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Neck Pain, Back Pain
The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain in FMSTRC Staff At the UWI Mona
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of neck and low back pain among full-time staff at the Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching and Research Complex (FMSTRC), The University of the West Indies, Mona.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07194746
- Testing
- Clinical Control Group (Group A), Spine Exercise Program (Group B)
- Where
- Jamaica
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of The West Indies
Body Temperature Changes, Heat Stress
Working in the Heat at Simulated Altitude: Effects of Normobaric Hypoxia on Physiological Strain
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent, intense, and prolonged, increasing the risk of heat-related illness among workers performing physically demanding work in hot environments.
- Conditions
- Body Temperature Changes, Heat Stress, Heat Exposure, Heat Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT07664462
- Testing
- Simulated Occupational heat exposure under normoxic conditions, Simulated Occupational heat exposure under hypoxic conditions
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Injuries Related Work, Illness Related Work
Minnesota RETAIN Phase 2 (Sub-study)
MN RETAIN Phase 2 Sub-study is a non-randomized trial to evaluate the impact of RETAIN program expansion and services on workforce retention and reduction of future workplace disability in the state of MN.
- Conditions
- Injuries Related Work, Illness Related Work, Disability
- Trial name
- MN RETAIN (NCT05216016)
- Testing
- RETAIN Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,414 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Acceptability and Feasibility of Work-Oriented Social-Cognitive Skills Training for Veterans With Serious Mental Illness
Many individuals with serious mental illness have difficulty accurately interpreting interpersonal cues and effectively engaging in social exchanges.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Major, Stress Disorder, Post-Traumatic
- Trial name
- NCT05491538
- Testing
- Social Cognition and Interaction Training-Work Edition (SCIT-WE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Musculoskeletal Disorder, Anxiety Disorders
A Naturalistic Trial of Nudging Clinicians in the Norwegian Sickness Absence Clinic. The NSAC Nudge Study
The Norwegian Sickness Absence Clinic (NSAC) Nudge Study is a naturalistic randomized controlled multicentre trial which aim is to measure the efficacy of nudging clinicians' attention towards patients' motivation for work…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NSAC (NCT05006976)
- Testing
- NSAC health only, NSAC health + MBW
- Where
- 5 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 1,180 people
- Sponsor
- Nordlandssykehuset HF
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders, Psychotic Disorder
Thinking Skills at Work: Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Patients With Serious Mental Illness
The purpose of this study is to help people with serious mental illness get and keep the job they want by improving their thinking skills, using cognitive remediation therapy.
- Trial name
- TSW (NCT03483701)
- Testing
- Cognitive Remediation Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Fraser Health
Musculoskeletal Disorder, Anxiety Disorders
A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial of the Norwegian Health in Work Service. The NSAC Efficacy Study
The Norwegian Sickness Absence Clinic (NSAC) is a publicly funded specialist outpatient health service, which is uniquely available for the work force.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NSAC (NCT05310695)
- Testing
- NSAC - rapid, NSAC - ordinary, NSAC - active control
- Where
- 5 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people
- Sponsor
- Nordlandssykehuset HF
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Thinking Skills for Work in Severe Mental Illness
The purpose of this study is help people with serious mental illness and receiving vocational rehabilitation get and keep the job they want by improving their thinking skills, such as attention and memory, using computer…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder
- Trial name
- TSW (NCT01926613)
- Testing
- Thinking Skills for Work Program, Supported Employment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Work-related Illness, Neck Pain
Investigation of the Effects of a Neuromuscular Control-Focused Posture Training Program in Butchers
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a neuromuscular posture training program implemented in butchers on neck pain, posture quality and upper back muscle control.
- Conditions
- Work-related Illness, Neck Pain, Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07292350
- Testing
- ergonomics training, ergonomics training + exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Depression Anxiety Disorder, Adjustment Disorders
Promoting Sustainable Return to Work Among Employees on Sick Leave Due to a Mental Health Condition: Evaluation of the HealthyMinds Online Group Intervention
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of an online group intervention called Healthy Minds in facilitating a sustainable return to work for individuals with a mood disorder.
- Conditions
- Depression Anxiety Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Adjustment Disorder With Anxious Mood, Adjustment Disorder With Depressed Mood
- Trial name
- NCT05963308
- Testing
- Healthy Minds
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec a Montréal
Musculoskeletal Pain, Work Related Illnesses
Effect Evaluation of the Work Rehabilitation Effort "Best iLag"
The study compares the effect of a group-based activity with an individual work-out activity on work participation.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Work Related Illnesses, Burnout, Professional
- Trial name
- NCT02945397
- Testing
- Group-based activity, Individual activity
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 168 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS
Work-related Illness
Agile Development of Innovative, Interactive Hazard Recognition and Mitigation Tools/Learning E-platforms for Workers Involved in Disaster Rescue and Recovery
The goal of this study is to assess Pocket Ark (PA), which is a mobile e-learning and assessment platform for use by flood remediation workers in the field.
- Trial name
- NCT06499883
- Testing
- Pocket Ark
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Schizophrenia, Schizo Affective Disorder
Brain Stimulation and Cognitive Training - Efficacy
People with serious mental illness often experience difficulties with thinking skills like memory. These difficulties can make it harder to perform day-to-day activities.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizo Affective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05111548
- Testing
- tDCS (Active), BrainHQ, tDCS (Inactive)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Common Mental Disorders and/or Stress Related Symptoms
Stress and Mental Ill-health in the Workplace: Evaluation of an Intervention for the Prevention of Sick Leave
Purpose Common mental disorders (CMD:s) are the leading cause of sick-leave spells in Sweden, resulting in suffering for the individual and financial costs for the employer as well as for society at large.
- Trial name
- NCT02563743
- Testing
- Problem-solving based intervention, Treatment as usual
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Clinical Burnout, Exhaustion Disorder
Returning to Work After Stress-Related Sick Leave: An Effectiveness Trial of Work-Focused Treatments in Primary Care
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if work-focused cognitive behaviour (WCBT) works to treat patients on sick leave due to non-traumatic long-term stress-related disorders.
- Conditions
- Clinical Burnout, Exhaustion Disorder, Adjustment Disorder With Work Inhibition
- Trial name
- ReWork (NCT07079709)
- Testing
- Workfocused CBT, Standard Care (in control arm)
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Work-related Illness, Work Accident
Effect of Exercise Given to Factory Workers With Ergonomics Training on Pain and Functionality
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of ergonomics training with exercises applied on factory workers with low back pain on pain, functionality, sleep and fatigue.
- Conditions
- Work-related Illness, Work Accident, Occupational Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06004284
- Testing
- control, exercise group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Anxiety Disorders, Major Depression
CBT Versus a Return to Work Intervention for Patients With Common Mental Illness in Primary Care
Background: Common mental illness, such as anxiety disorders and depression, is the main cause for sick leave in Sweden. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in alleviating target symptoms of these…
- Conditions
- Anxiety Disorders, Major Depression, Stress Disorders, Primary Insomnia
- Trial name
- CBT vs RTW I (NCT01636791)
- Testing
- Cognitive behavior therapy, Return to work
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet